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NYC Building Records · BBL 3084950048

1602 EAST 56 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 8495 · Lot 48 · Two-family converted (Class B3)

1602 EAST 56 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3084950048) built in 1935, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 318, council district 46, zoning district R5, on a 4,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,440 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is JOHNSON, RICHARD.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 18, 2024 when MONTIQUE LM LLC conveyed the property to JOHNSON, RICHARD for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was financed with a $735K mortgage from Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc; Mers, Inc..

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

JOHNSON, RICHARD

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jul 18, 2024 to JOHNSON, RICHARD.
Previous owner: MONTIQUE LM LLC
Mortgage: $735K recorded Aug 8, 2024 with Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc; Mers, Inc..
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Aug 8, 2024MTGE$735KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 18, 2024DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 19, 2023MTGE$369KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 19, 2023MTGE$225KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 19, 2023DEED$500KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1935
Class
B3
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R5
Lot size:
4,000 sqft
Building area:
1,440 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$40K
Community district:
318
Council district:
46

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class CInspected Jan 14, 2021
    § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT F…
  • Class CInspected Jan 14, 2021
    § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st AP…
  • Class IInspected Jan 11, 2021
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
  • Class CInspected Jan 8, 2021
    § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT PVH, 2nd STORY
  • Class CInspected Jan 8, 2021
    § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT PVH, 2nd STORY
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Aug 8, 2024).

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Frequently asked questions about 1602 EAST 56 STREET

Who owns 1602 EAST 56 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 1602 EAST 56 STREET per NYC PLUTO is JOHNSON, RICHARD. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 18, 2024 when the property was conveyed to JOHNSON, RICHARD. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 1602 EAST 56 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 1602 EAST 56 STREET was recorded on July 18, 2024, when MONTIQUE LM LLC conveyed the property to JOHNSON, RICHARD for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was financed with a $735K mortgage from Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc; Mers, Inc..

How many HPD violations does 1602 EAST 56 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 1602 EAST 56 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 1602 EAST 56 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 1602 EAST 56 STREET at $40K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 1602 EAST 56 STREET and what does that mean?

1602 EAST 56 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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